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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.34, 4,902.53 and 2,979.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.34, 4,902.53 and 2,979.18 is: 4,492.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.34 : 4,902.53 = 2,979.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.34/4,902.53 = 2,979.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.34x = 4,902.53 × 2,979.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.34x = 14,605,504.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,605,504.43/3,251.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.15

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